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Chapter 5 Important People

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George Washingtonmember of Virginia House of Burgesses - general of Continental Army
Ben Franklinimportant member of First Continental Congress - came up with Albany Plan of Union
General Braddockled troops in attack on Ft. Duquesne - experienced many problems
William PittPrime Minister of England who was determined to win F&I War - sent best generals
Lord Jeffrey AmherstBritish general sent to keep peace on frontier - stirred up problems with Native Americans
PontiacOttawa chief who attacked British troops at Ft. Detroit
Charles Towshendman in charge of British treasury - he was challenged by English people to tax colonists
Patrick HenryVirginian who gave moving speeches - "Give me liberty or give me death"
Thomas Jefferson22 year old lawyer who was influenced by Patrick Henry's speeches - will write Declaration of Independence
Mercy Otis Warrenperson who wrote plays criticizing British officials
Samuel Adamsled Sons of Liberty - organized committees of correspondence
John Adamslawyer who knew British law well and defended the British soldiers after the Boston Massacre
Paul Reverealarm rider who alerted minutemen of British attack
George GrenvillePrime Minister of England who wanted to tax the colonists for the war debt


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